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- A Man's Good Health Is Determined by What He Eats - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs a middle-aged man, have you ever stood in front of the mirror and asked yourself why you do not feel as good as you did when you were younger? You do not have the energy that you had before and you wonder what has happened to your health and there is an answer to this question and also a few ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - A Positive Approach to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOnce you have made up your mind that you are going to take the plunge and lose some weight, the most important part of that decision is to go into it with a positive attitude. Losing weight can prove to be a very difficult task and no matter which way you look at it, for some it can be a tough ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Can Eating Canned Foods Put Our Health at Risk? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenMost of us are aware of the fact that a meal from a can or a microwave is not as healthy and nutritious as a fresh homemade one, but have you ever wondered why this is true? The plain truth is that there are many reasons for this including a lot of unhealthy ingredients that are used in the ...
Views: 533(1 vote) - Causes of Bad Breath and How to Cure It - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenThere are many people who suffer from bad breath and they are not even aware of it. This can prevent them from having a healthy social life and finding a suitable mate and it can even be a stumbling block when it comes to their careers. The single most important step in having fresh breath is to ...
Views: 621(1 vote) - Choose the Right Food Combinations for Healthy Digestion - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the things that most people do not know about eating is that if you combine the wrong combination of foods, it can have negative effects on your health, especially when it comes to your digestion. There are rules and formulas that you can follow to give you better digestion, but many ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Eating Out and Staying Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAre you one of the many American families that love to eat out at your favorite restaurants? If so, then you probably think that this lifestyle is not good for a healthy diet and most of the time this assumption is right, but you can still dine out occasionally and still be able to maintain a ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Facts You Should Know About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenDo you know that breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women? It is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast. It ranks second and is the most common type of cancer found in women after lung cancer. The odds of a woman contacting breast cancer are twice that of ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - Foods That are Good for You - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Brent P CullenNowadays, it seems like a lot of people have one thing in common. They are searching for ways to lose weight and eat healthier because of the obesity epidemic that is occurring all over the world. Many believe that the only way to accomplish this is to purchase very expensive supplements or to ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Foods That Will Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Brent P CullenThere are many people in today’s world who are trying to lose weight naturally because basically they are sick and tired of paying high prices for natural food supplements which are supposed to be natural, but end up costing them much more than the actual product that they could have purchased ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Healthy Foods for Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Brent P CullenLooking for a great way to lose weight does not mean that you have to starve yourself in order to do so. There are many healthy foods available out there that will help you to achieve your desired weight loss goals provided that you have the necessary willpower and energy to do so. Lets face it, ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Healthy Living Practices That You Can Do On Your Own - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenHealthy living is one of the most common words used when it comes to overall fitness, but one of the least understood. It is often heard everywhere, but many people do not know what it really means. There are many factors that affect the overall well-being of an individual like age or heredity, ...
Views: 736(2 votes) - How to Eat Healthy When You Cannot Cook Your Own Meals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Brent P CullenTrying to stay healthy can prove to be a very difficult task especially if you have limited resources to work with. Take college students, they live in small dorm rooms with tiny refrigerators and they have no access to stoves or kitchen appliances. If you are a business traveler, you rely on ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - How to Live With and Manage Asthma - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenUnfortunately for people who suffer from asthma, there is currently no way to cure it or get rid of it. If you have heard that there is a way to do this, it simply is not true. There are also many misconceptions associated with asthma such as the belief that children will outgrow this condition ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - How to Prevent Ring Worm - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenRingworm is a fungal infection that can affect the body and scalp. It appears as a round red ring of dry skin and a center consisting of healthy-looking skin. The term is used to describe the physical appearance of the infection, but it actually has nothing to do with a worm. This infection can ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Improve Your Vision With Lasik Surgery and Bid Farewell to Glasses - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are one of the millions of Americans like myself who have always had to wear glasses or contacts, you know that they can be a pain at times and you also know how nice it would be to be able to see clearly without them. This used to only be a dream, but now many people across the country ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Information on Alcohol Calorie Content - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenA lot of people are very health conscious these days . They like to keep track of things such as what they eat, what they wear, how much they exercise and they try to shy away from carbonated drinks and colas . God forbid if someday they drink a glass of cola which can contain up to 200 calories ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Information on Kidney Stone Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenThe topic of kidney stones is one that I can readily identify with as I have suffered from this condition for over 10 years. The pain that is experienced during an attack is excruciating and can get to the point where it is unbearable . Drinking water may help, but it does not help you to endure ...
Views: 608(2 votes) - Information to Help You Stay Young and Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenThere are many sure things that we can count on in our lives and unfortunately one of them is the reality that we will eventually age and get older, no matter what we do to prevent it. As we get older, we start to notice things such as sore achy joints, thinner muscles and flabby skin. Our hair ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - Learn to Develop Healthy Habits in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you learn to incorporate healthy habits in your life, it is very possible to increase your lifespan by as much as 11 years. Just think about it, that is a lot of extra time to be on this earth and this is something that is within reach by following a few simple habits. The first thing ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - Learn to Identify the Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOvarian cancer is a topic that is very dear to my heart as I have just recently lost my wonderful 80 year old mother to this terrible disease. She fought it for over 2 years, but lost her battle in the end. The best chances for successful treatment and survival of this type of cancer is early ...
Views: 648(2 votes) - Lose Weight With Zumba and Have Fun Doing It - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenToday, Zumba is fast becoming one of the more popular fun methods to lose weight and stay fit. There are millions of people who have already tried this because of its many benefits and its unique approach to losing weight. Many people have had success with this program as they have lost weight ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - Motivation To Move - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the hardest things about exercising is trying to find the motivation to get started and trying to stay on track with your exercise program. You are the only one who can find this motivation and you have to make up your mind that you are going to do this and put aside all of the stumbling ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - Natural Ways to Cure Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIt is a known fact that sometime during our lifetime, we will all experience some sort of back pain. According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, back pain was discovered to be the second most regular neurological condition that affects people in the United ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Quit Smoking to Heal Your Lung Function - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenWe have all heard about the harmful effects of smoking and know that it turns into an obsession for millions of people. Reports have found that some people are forced to make several attempts at giving up this terrible addiction and while some are successful, others find it a tough uphill battle ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Reasons Why Antioxidants Make You Healthier - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAntioxidants have been proven to be a key ingredient in helping people to improve their lifestyle and live a more healthy life . Several of them are known to be anti-cancerous and they may also help to prevent other types of diseases. They also play an important part in helping your body to get ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - Restore Your Energy the Natural Way - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAre you one of those individuals who find it difficult to wake up in the morning and do you always feel like you are tired and exhausted ? Do you often get irritated at others? Are you always craving something sweet and do you like to go on junk food binges ? Do you have problems getting a good ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Tips to Help You Eat Healthy During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Brent P CullenHaving to stick to a healthy eating plan can prove to be a difficult task at times, especially during the holidays. Make sure that you take a look at your eating plan the night before and include some sweets that you have been craving so you do not find yourself going on an eating binge. If you ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Warning Signs for Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenType 2 diabetes is a condition that develops in the body over a period of time. This condition is sometimes referred to as the non-insulin dependent diabetes. The cause of it is that your body becomes resistant to the effects of the insulin that it is producing and this increases your blood ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - Ways to Reduce Your Amount of Butt Pimples - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the most embarrassing things that can happen to you in life is to have an explosion of acne on your butt . This can be a disgusting experience and as they say a real pain in your life especially if you are in a situation where you have to shower with others . This can hurt your ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - Ways to Stay Fit On Limited Time - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenThe majority of people in the world want to and try to make a descent effort to stay in shape. There are very few of them who purposely choose to become overweight and out of breath. Most of them have the desire to stay healthy, but the main problem for them is finding the time and ways to stay ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Why Do Children Lose Their Appetite? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you have kids like the most of us, the one thing that we all worry about from time to time is the common problem of appetite loss. This causes a lot of worry from parents all over the world. There are kids out there who do not want to eat no matter what time of the day it is and there are ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - Why It Is Important to Motivate Our Children - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs parents, we all wonder at times what is the best way to motivate our children. We should not always be praising them all of the time and it is not a good idea to punish them at all during the times when we are trying to get them more motivated . This would actually be counter-protective to ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Why Drinking Soda Excessively Can Be Harmful to Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenThere is no doubt that soda is by far one of the most popular and favorite beverages that is on the market today. It is a drink that is enjoyed by people of all ages and classes. The one thing that most people do not understand about drinking soda is that it can play a part in developing several ...
Views: 642(3 votes) - Ideas That Will Help You to Stop Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are on a diet and are trying to lose weight, finding ways to stop emotional eating can be an important step in achieving your goals. When you find yourself in a state of sadness or if you are worried and stressed out, it can lead you to excessive weight gain. It is very crucial for you to ...
Views: 814(2 votes) - Steps That You Can Take to Improve Your Quality of Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the questions that we often ask ourselves is,” How can I get a better nights rest?” It is hard for us to understand that even though we are dead tired and exhausted, we cannot seem to get a good nights sleep. A large majority of people are workaholics who work their 9 to 5 jobs everyday ...
Views: 896(2 votes) - Can Eating Processed Meats Put Our Health at Risk? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenRecent surveys have determined that Americans are now the top consumers of processed meats such as hot dogs, bologna, sausage , ham, etc. that they have made part of their daily diets. This is not good news by any means as it is a proven fact that consumption of these meats can lead to ailments ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Eat Healthy While You Are Away From Home - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Brent P CullenWe all love to go on a vacation and when we are on a healthy eating plan, we wonder how we are going to be able to stick to it while we are away from our homes. This is not a legitimate reason to scrap your healthy eating habits as there are ways that you can keep your eating under control and ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Improve Your Immune System to Fight Off Illness - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenNowadays, it seems like the cold and flu season lasts all year around . With the outbreak of the Swine Flu last year, it tends to make us more aware of our immune system and what we can do to strengthen it and keep it in top shape . Unfortunately, we cannot live in a plastic bubble, so we cannot ...
Views: 625(2 votes) - High Cholesterol Foods That You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are one of those individuals who suffer from high cholesterol, one of the best and first ways that you can control your cholesterol levels it is through your diet. The problem is that many people are confused about which foods that they should stay away from and which foods are better for ...
Views: 643(4 votes) - Information on Depression - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenDepression has evolved into a widespread problem in today’s society and it affects one out of every four women and one out of every eight men. There are some people who are familiar and aware of the many signs and symptoms of depression. These include being irritable, loss of memory and not ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Reasons for Being Irritable and Ways to Help It - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAre you one of those individuals who see yourself as a person who is always irritated ? If your mind has been full of depression and frustration for an extended period of time, these emotions can often lead to mental illness that can make your condition worse. You may also be displaying several ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - A Simple Approach to Proper Nutrition - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Brent P CullenSeems like when we were kids, we were constantly reminded that we should all remember to take our daily vitamins , eat the right nutritious food, avoid junk foods and fatty foods, make sure that we drink at least eight glasses of water each and everyday and make sure that we get some form of ...
Views: 667 - Are You Getting the Proper Amount of Fiber in Your Daily Diet? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are trying to make a decision on which healthy eating plan that you will choose, then you will discover that fiber will play an important role in that plan. Studies have shown the importance of fiber in diets, but there are still many people who do not take the benefits of fiber ...
Views: 741 - Benefits of Eating Whole Grains Daily - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Brent P CullenWhenever you hear the term whole grains mentioned in a conversation, you usually think about foods such as whole wheat and brown rice. The reasons why these foods are called whole grains are because unlike processed or refined grains, they have the germ, endosperm and bran. Another important ...
Views: 976 - Can Eating A Nutritious Diet Prevent Diseases Like Cancer? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs most of us know there are many health benefits that are associated with following a nutritious diet. Among them are lowering your cholesterol, preventing heart disease and diabetes along with preventing excessive weight gain. One thing that has not yet been proven is whether eating a ...
Views: 675 - Can Taking Aspirin Reduce Your Risk For A Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAspirin has been used for a long time to relieve pain from everything from a fever to arthritis. We have always been told by researches that it is a great ally in the fight against heart disease. If you are a man, taking an aspirin a day can help lower the risk of you having an initial heart ...
Views: 700 - Cleanse Your Body With an Easy Body cleanse Detox - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the most important things that we have in life is our health and we should do everything that is humanly possible to keep our bodies in good working condition. This will allow us to live longer lives and avoid the many lifestyle related illnesses that commonly occur. A body cleanse detox ...
Views: 657 - Cold Prevention Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIt is that time of the year again when you have to worry about catching a cold , but there are several different ways that you can keep yourself from coming down with one and also passing it on to other people. First of all, make sure to keep your hands away from your nose and eye as cold ...
Views: 581 - Diet Smoothies - Your Key to Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Brent P CullenNo matter whether you are attempting to lose weight or to maintain your current weight, the key to success is eating healthy. Without it, you are setting yourself up for failure. Being on a diet does not mean that you have to starve yourself to death to succeed. You must be able to make smart ...
Views: 737 - Eating Healthy Plans to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Brent P CullenAre you one of those individuals who finds it nearly impossible to shed some pounds off your body? There are many times when losing weight can seem like an impossible task to conquer because lets face it, there are so many temptations around you that it makes it extremely difficult to stick to a ...
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